Valcivir 500mg
| SKU | 1167 |
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| Generic For | Valtrex |
| Strength | 500mg |
| Active Ingredient | Valacyclovir |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 6 Tablet/s | US$ 2.00 | US$ 12.00 | |||
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| 30 Tablet/s | US$ 1.40 | US$ 42.0030%US$ 60.00 | |||
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| 60 Tablet/s | US$ 1.25 | US$ 75.0037%US$ 120.00 | |||
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| 90 Tablet/s | US$ 1.17 | US$ 105.0042%US$ 180.00 | |||
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Valcivir 500 mg is a prescription drug with antiviral properties. It is formulated to lower the ability of herpes viruses to reproduce in your body. Valcivir 500mg is mainly used in children to treat severe chickenpox or herpes simplex virus infection. The treatment should begin with three days of the shingles attack in adults. For treating symptoms of cold sores in adults and children, take the tablet at the earliest symptom of the cold sore such as burning, itching, or tingling. The active ingredient present in the medication is Valacyclovir, which is a specific inhibitor of DNA polymerase of herpes viruses. Valacyclovir comes out to be a beneficial component of the medicine as just after oral administration; it gets converted into acyclovir, which then suppresses viral DNA and their replication. As a therapeutic effect, the medication reduces time to heal lesions and reduces transmission of genital herpes. The medicine only diminishes the symptoms; it does not cure the herpes virus.
What is Valcivir 500 mg used for?
Valcivir is useful in treating:
- Shingles
- Cold sores
- Treating genital herpes outbreaks in adults with normal immune system
The antiviral medication is also effective in controlling genital herpes outbreaks in adults with weaker immune systems (HIV or AIDS).
You should avoid sexual contact with your partner when you have any symptom of genital herpes. With the use of condoms and other preventive measures during sexual intercourse, one can lower the chances of transferring genital herpes virus to your sexual partner.
What medications interact with Valcivir?
During Valcivir treatment, avoid taking other medications without checking with your physician, especially the following ones:
- Cimetidine
- Probenecid
- Nephrotoxic drugs
How should Valcivir be used?
Take medicine with or without food. Take it exactly as it is prescribed to you. The dose and length of the treatment depend on the type of herpes infection that you have and any other health related issues you have.
What are the side effects of Valcivir?
The not so common and serious side effects of the medicine are nervous system problems and kidney failure. Nervous system issues include:
- Unsteady movement
- Seizures
- Coma
- Hallucinations
- Shaky movements
- Speech problems
- Confusion
- Aggressive behavior
The problems associated with a nervous system and kidney failure develop in patients with a history of renal insufficiency and in geriatrics whose kidney do not work well due to age. Discuss about your kidney problem with your physician before starting the treatment with Valcivir. Give a call to your physician straight away if you develop any nervous system issue while taking the antiviral agent.
The common side effects reported by adults include:
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Vomiting
An HIV infected patient may experience the following unwanted effects:
- Tiredness
- Rash
- Headache
These unwanted effects are usually mild and does not cause a patient to stop the treatment. They disappear with time.Other side effects associated with Valcivir medications include joint pain, low blood counts, painful periods in women, changes in the kidney and liver test.A headache is the most common side effect found in children aged less than 18 years of age.
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